Backing Up Trailers - Monterey 180 FS Owner's Manual

Chapter 10
On extended trips, carry spare wheel bearings, seals, and races.
While traveling, check the wheel hubs every time you stop for gas or
refreshments. If the hub feels abnormally hot, the bearing should be
inspected before continuing your trip.
TRAILER PATH

BACKING UP TRAILERS

If you have never towed a trailer before, take the time to practice backing
your trailer before using it for the first time. Follow these guidelines when
backing:
● Back slowly and make small
steering adjustments.
Turn the car wheels in the
●
opposite direction you want the
trailer to go.
After the trailer begins moving,
●
turn the car to follow it.
Have a second person assist
●
you with hand signals.
10-4
When rounding turns on
highways or streets, do not cut
corners. Also, go slow over
railroad tracks.
Outboard motors should be
tied in place so they will not tilt
or turn due to road shock.
Continuous road shocks may
fatigue the boat steering
system.
Before backing your trailer into
water, disconnect the light
plug from the towing vehicle to
reduce the likelihood of
blowing out lights when they
become submerged.
KC-1731
BACKING TO RIGHT
BACKING TO LEFT
FOLLOWING THRU TURN
KC-1761